Year 12 Ancient - Apollo and Hyakinth

I have been searching around on youtube for some decent Sparta videos, and unfortunately, tere are few of much educational value. however, there seem to be a few decent ones on the religion and mythology of Ancient Greece in general. Below is a 4-minute clip made by the youtube user Pathiarakos, on the entire Apollo/Hyakinth myth. It explains the story rather well:

Year 12 Ancient - Spartan Myths Poll

An overwhelming result for this poll - all but one of you who voted - so over 90% - went for the Apollo-Hyakinth myth. I can see why a story about a Greek god killing his boyfriend with a discus would be memorable...just make sure you also remember that the Hyakinthia festival was held in honour of the slain lover!

Year 12 Ancient - Spartan Religion

Hi guys, a last bit of revision for you before the exam this week.

This is a useful page of relevant notes on Spartan religion, put together by Jeffrey Lumb at Blacktown Girls High School.

And this is a brief page of info on the major religious festivals - the Karneia, Hyakinthia, and Gymnopaedia.

Good luck to all of you in the half-yearly! And have a wonderful holiday...

Year 12 Ancient - Spartan Beliefs Powerpoint

Hi Ancient Historians. Here is the powerpoint on Spartan mythology and religion, which gives an overview of that topic:


Uploaded on authorSTREAM by tomgriffith


Or download the presentation here.

Year 12 Ancient - Work While I'm Away

Hi folks. As you know, I am away for the first three days of next week. I will be back Thursday to help you with any queries regarding the half-yearly.

I have left textbook/booklet work for you on Spartan religion. The most important thing for you to do is add some depth to the general powerpoint we did, by reading the relevant chapters in the Antiquity 3 textbook, and your Sparta booklets. Take notes on the following areas in particular:

1) Apollo, Poseidon and Artemis Orthia
2) The myths of Lycurgus and the Dioscuri
3) The religious roles of Spartan kings
4) The Karneia, Gymnopaedia, and Hyankinthia
5) The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, Amyklaion, and Menelaion
6) Funeral customs of Sparta

I will upload the powerpoint soon as well.

There will be a practice exam for you to do on Wednesday. Hand it in to be marked, and I will email you some comments before your half-yearly.